Operational Excellence Director

1 day ago

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Dekko Full time
Unlock Your Potential as an Operational Excellence Leader

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and a proven track record of leading successful Lean transformations? Do you have a deep understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and a strong ability to coach and mentor teams? If so, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity to join Dekko as our Operational Excellence Leader.

About the Role

As our Operational Excellence Leader, you will be responsible for leading and driving the Lean & Six Sigma transformation enterprise across the organization, leveraging your expertise to optimize Business & Manufacturing processes and nurture a culture of continuous improvement. This pivotal role demands strong leadership and strategic vision, influencing change across all organizational levels.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement Lean strategies and initiatives to drive operational excellence.
  • Coach and mentor plant managers, engineers, and project teams to align with Lean principles and methodologies.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to define Lean objectives, performance metrics, and monitor progress towards organizational goals.
  • Conduct assessments and audits to identify improvement opportunities and develop action plans to drive operational excellence.
  • Facilitate Lean training sessions and workshops to foster continuous learning and improvement.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication to enhance performance and efficiency.
  • Serve as a Lean subject matter expert, promoting Lean principles and practices, overcoming resistance to change, and guiding teams to identify and eliminate waste, improve processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Identify areas of waste, develop and lead projects using techniques such as Lean Methodology and Six Sigma Principles.
  • Drive speed, quality, and simplification of processes.
  • Lead large initiatives, coordinating the work of internal teams, and communicating results to executive management.
Requirements
  • Demonstrated success coaching and leading a team.
  • Strong 'hands-on' leadership and communication skills.
  • Deep understanding and technical expertise in Lean and Six Sigma DMAIC and other industry-standard methodologies for continuous improvements.
  • Proven track record of leading and facilitating successful Lean transformations in fast-paced, large organizations.
  • Experience in Development and Production improvements, preferably in molding and assembly processes in a contract manufacturing environment.
  • Project planning and successful execution of projects to cost and schedule targets.
  • Lean & Six Sigma Deployment Experience in changing people/culture and process.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to deliver data-driven solutions and measure the impact of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package that rewards your hard work.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A vibrant, collaborative, and inclusive work environment where your ideas matter.
  • The chance to make a monumental impact on our organization's success and growth.

Dekko is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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